Palak Mata-Pita Yojana
in Gujarat
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Key dates and updates (Gujarat)
Nationwide and Gujarat-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Palak Mata-Pita Yojana in Gujarat
Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Gujarat.
Apply for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana in Gujarat
Scheme Overview
The "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana" introduced on 29th August, 2009 by the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Gujarat, provides a monthly assistance of ₹3000 to foster parents raising orphaned children or children whose mother has remarried after the father's death.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a close relative, guardian, or foster parent taking care of the child.
- The applicant must be caring for a child aged between 0 to 18 years.
- The applicant must be taking care of a child whose both parents are deceased, or whose father is deceased and mother has remarried.
- The applicant must ensure that the child between 3 to 6 years is enrolled in an Anganwadi center.
- The applicant must ensure that the child above 6 years is enrolled in a school for compulsory education.
- The applicant must submit a certificate from the school or institution every year confirming the child’s ongoing education.
- The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹27,000/- in rural areas.
- The applicant must have an annual family income not exceeding ₹36,000/- in urban areas.
Benefits
Financial Assistance: ₹3,000/- per month.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | Age Proof. |
| 3 | Bank Pass Book/Cancelled Cheque. |
| 4 | Birth Certificate. |
| 5 | Children's Aadhar Card. |
| 6 | Death Certificate. |
| 7 | Income Certificate. |
| 8 | Ration Card. |
| 9 | School Leaving Certificate. |
| 10 | Self Declaration (in Original). |
How to Apply in Gujarat
Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and Register/Login.
Online Step 1: Go to the eSamajKalyan portal and Register/Login.
Step 2: Fill in the online application form under "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana".
Online Step 2: Fill in the online application form under "Palak Mata-Pita Yojana".
Step 3: Upload the required documents and Submit the application.
Online Step 3: Upload the required documents and Submit the application.
Common questions in Gujarat
Who can apply for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana in Gujarat?
Eligible residents of Gujarat who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana in Gujarat?
Applicants in Gujarat typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Palak Mata-Pita Yojana?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 29 August 2009 through 29 August 2009, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Palak Mata-Pita Yojana is a welfare scheme launched by the Government of Gujarat that provides monthly financial assistance to foster parents or guardians who are taking care of orphaned children or children whose surviving parent has remarried after the death of the other parent.